Field Electrician

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Field Electrician – Power System Assessments to join our Building and Places Team in Fife, WA. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our office and frequent local travel (up to 50 miles), with occasional travel to project sites across the U.S. A company vehicle/fuel reimbursement and full travel reimbursement are provided.

At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

In this role, you’ll support electrical system design and condition assessment projects for a wide range of facilities—including public, commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings. You’ll document existing system conditions, support electrical system studies, and ensure that our design teams have the information needed to engineer safe and efficient power distribution systems.

• Perform field inspection of energized electrical equipment including panel boards, disconnects, MCCs, vaults, and transformers, generally operating at low voltage (≤480V), with occasional work involving medium‑voltage systems (5 kV–15 kV) such as transformers, junction vaults, switches, and switch gear.
• Install and remove load monitoring equipment (current transformers, data loggers, etc.) for NEC 220.87 load studies.
• Collect and record electrical system data for coordination, short‑circuit, and arc‑flash studies.
• Prepare field reports, photos, and one‑line markups documenting existing conditions.
• Review electrical drawings for constructability and assist with QA/QC.
• Follow NFPA 70E and LOTO safety procedures at all times.
• Report directly to the Project Manager and collaborate with electrical engineers and designers.
• Travel within the region and occasionally to out‑of‑state projects.

• Active Washington State EL01 Journeyman Electrician License
• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a journeyman electrician
• Experience with public, commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities preferred
• Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70E safety practices
• Ability to interpret electrical plans, one‑lines, and panel schedules
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report preparation
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT:
Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Fife, WA

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Full‑Time

$90,000-$120,000

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.